Do I have to pay social security before I can get a social security card?

Legal analysis: According to the law, individuals cannot apply for social security cards without paying social security. The conditions and materials for individuals to apply for social security cards are as follows: First, those who apply for social security cards must have purchased social security and applied for it for the first time, that is, new users; The second is to provide a copy of the applicant's ID card. If there is no identity card, you can provide a copy of the household registration book. Applicants who are not registered in this city or registered in this city but have not obtained an ID card are required to provide the number of "Receipt for Social Security Card Application for Digital Photography". Unit social security can be paid without a social security card.

Legal basis: Article 7 of the Administrative Measures of the People's Republic of China on Social Security Cards. To apply for the issuance of social security cards, the following materials shall be submitted: (1) Fill in a complete application form for the issuance and registration of social security cards; (2) An explanation of the preparation for the issuance of social security cards; (3) The application fields and application file structures in the card that meet the requirements of the national unified specifications (including the application fields and indicators of local expansion); (four) the card face style designed according to the unified requirements; (five) the measures for the administration of social security cards in this area and the detailed rules for their implementation; (six) other materials required by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.

People's Republic of China (PRC) Labor Law Article 72 The sources of social insurance funds shall be determined according to the types of insurance, and social pooling shall be gradually implemented. Employers and workers must participate in social insurance and pay social insurance premiums according to law.